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Old 04-26-2019, 07:17 AM
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I'd like more forward light, but I don't care for the look of auxiliary driving lamps. Is there a very small, very bright LED option that I can tuck up under the batwing, maybe down around the upper root of the engine guard to illuminate the shoulders and out into the distance? I'm thinking very, very small; like unnoticeable until they're on and then you can't see anything else. Is there such a light?
 
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Unfortunately you can't get small AND good light. Small will only give you more noticeability. (if that's a word)
I've got a mini spot, turn signal set-up I'm no longer using. It had quartz bulbs that I swapped out for LED'S.
It bolts to the forks.
Here's an old picture of them mounted.
Check Kuryakyn, they're the smallest LEDs that I found that actually did something.


 

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Not sure what you are looking for or if something may be available to suit you. But...., I suggest you go through the Custom Dynamics website and look around. Maybe call their customer support number. Good products and nice people to deal with.
 
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I'd prefer something that won't be noticed when off. I like the sleek look of a Street Glide without the driving lamps. I'm thinking tiny. If such exists.

Ranger, I understand the trade off; that's too bad. If all I can get is noticeability, that's definitely a plus, but if I can get some more light in front of me, I'd like that especially, as I leave for work in the dark and drive 37 miles. Lots of deer ...

Thanks, KYRGultra; I'll take a look around their website.
 
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Take a look at the offerings here

https://www.twistedthrottle.com/brand/denali
 
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Thanks larsfum. Looks like the DM 2.0 Tripoptic LED is as small as they get and it's still nearly 2" diameter. If that one was available in chrome, it might not be too bad.

I'm thinking hoping someone probably makes a tiny light the size of a crayon that blasts plasma like there's no tomorrow, but maybe I'm just wishing.
 
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Thanks larsfum. Looks like the DM 2.0 Tripoptic LED is as small as they get and it's still nearly 2" diameter. If that one was available in chrome, it might not be too bad.

I'm thinking hoping someone probably makes a tiny light the size of a crayon that blasts plasma like there's no tomorrow, but maybe I'm just wishing.
That's always the way goes. You need chrome, they only have black. There are a number of 2"-ish highway bar mount LED lights in chrome, but the chrome quality of any of them is a crap shoot. Look around at off road websites both for bikes, and autos.
 
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